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  • How did Grafton’s hockey team handle their big night at DCU?

Also on today's calendar: Grafton Republican Town Committee Meeting - January 2026.

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Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 45 and low of 23 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; breezy, colder, temps: high: 37, low: 27.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 44 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'A special moment': Nashoba soaks up chance to play in DCU doubleheader with Railers (telegram.com) — Grafton High’s boys’ hockey team took a tough 7-0 loss to Nashoba at Worcester’s DCU Center but still enjoyed the rare chance to skate on pro ice alongside the Railers–Everblades doubleheader. Coach and Worcester native Mike Binkoski reflected on his own IceCats memories while his rebuilding Gators squad soaked in the experience of sharing a rink with professional players.
   

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  • Swatting prompts precautionary lockdown at schools in Hardwick, Massachusetts.
    1:52PM on Jan 9: Hardwick schools were locked down due to a possible swatting incident, with police and fire officials responding at Eagle Hill… (Nextdoor )
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Millbury

  • Profiles in resiliency: Millbury native's father, friend inspire new book (thegardnernews.com)
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